The design is both striking and practical. Multiple ways to lock up. Good looking materials. My only concern is how well does this stay in the ground. It seems very top-heavy and under supported.
2102008
fotodogue(04:37:47) :
Good points uptownman. I also wonder how many bikes can be locked to three of these racks. They look very close together. Also, if they are used to park multiple bikes, won’t that create a barrier that might hinder sidewalk access?
2102008
chriswise00(12:37:28) :
I liked the raw iron one in the Cooper Hewitt- felt really natural in the garden. But don’t think it worked so well in silver on the city streets in Astor Place installation. As with uptown man- could be vulnerable to knocking over.
2102008
gs2008(21:41:28) :
I could rip this thing out of the sidewalk!
3102008
warmcycle(04:22:18) :
The renderings look really cool and elegant but I was disapointed with the prototype. It looks very rough to the point that it could scratch expensive bikes. The silver paint does not really work with it. Also, the mounting to the sidewalk looks weird, does not feel stable enough.
3102008
aarontsui(13:24:23) :
Very sexy look. Again, not sturdy. Single mounting point is just asking to be broken. Expensive casting for only holding two bikes.
3102008
and08(13:55:10) :
This design looks nice at first but when you take a closer looks it seems that it’s very unstable. It doesn’t look like it could handle the busy NYC traffic. Plus I’m not sure about the materials…
4102008
langster(17:33:32) :
It looks nice in the renders, but its too thin and fragile. By creating this image, it’s asking for people to come and give it a kick. The base connection is not very convincing and I wouldn’t feel safe locking my bike to it.
5102008
cberthet(20:24:59) :
this design is strong , practical and beautiful . It uses a minimum of sidewalk space , it seems to be in movement , rolling onthe side .. it is just perfect specially compared wiht the other entries . teh rusted iron look is so New york..
7102008
enabru(01:58:52) :
Ok, but a little boring. This thing is embedded in the sidewalk, is the City really going to do that?
8102008
robbycrowe(07:55:19) :
I like this one, again one of the few in the selection that doesnt feel like I could find it in a catalogue
9102008
chelseasmiler(15:17:53) :
The graphics look really nice, but the real one doesn’t look so good. The small base has the same problem as the the other round with the vertical bar, but these guys have solved it by casting it into the ground rather than using bolts. Why don’t we do this on all our bike racks, it makes good sense! Good thinking!
10102008
aesthetix(02:46:46) :
Elegant. Simple. Minimal. Functional. One couldn’t ask for more.
I agree that this looks like it’s not that durable. Like you could kick it over. Even if it proves to be sturdy enough, a bike rack should look strong.
14102008
bigbikeboy(19:50:12) :
Nicer in the renderings, but looks poor as a prototype. Works well though.
24102008
volunden(19:35:10) :
I like this one….can’t wait to park my bike to this rack…..
The design is both striking and practical. Multiple ways to lock up. Good looking materials. My only concern is how well does this stay in the ground. It seems very top-heavy and under supported.
Good points uptownman. I also wonder how many bikes can be locked to three of these racks. They look very close together. Also, if they are used to park multiple bikes, won’t that create a barrier that might hinder sidewalk access?
I liked the raw iron one in the Cooper Hewitt- felt really natural in the garden. But don’t think it worked so well in silver on the city streets in Astor Place installation. As with uptown man- could be vulnerable to knocking over.
I could rip this thing out of the sidewalk!
The renderings look really cool and elegant but I was disapointed with the prototype. It looks very rough to the point that it could scratch expensive bikes. The silver paint does not really work with it. Also, the mounting to the sidewalk looks weird, does not feel stable enough.
Very sexy look. Again, not sturdy. Single mounting point is just asking to be broken. Expensive casting for only holding two bikes.
This design looks nice at first but when you take a closer looks it seems that it’s very unstable. It doesn’t look like it could handle the busy NYC traffic. Plus I’m not sure about the materials…
It looks nice in the renders, but its too thin and fragile. By creating this image, it’s asking for people to come and give it a kick. The base connection is not very convincing and I wouldn’t feel safe locking my bike to it.
this design is strong , practical and beautiful . It uses a minimum of sidewalk space , it seems to be in movement , rolling onthe side .. it is just perfect specially compared wiht the other entries . teh rusted iron look is so New york..
Ok, but a little boring. This thing is embedded in the sidewalk, is the City really going to do that?
I like this one, again one of the few in the selection that doesnt feel like I could find it in a catalogue
The graphics look really nice, but the real one doesn’t look so good. The small base has the same problem as the the other round with the vertical bar, but these guys have solved it by casting it into the ground rather than using bolts. Why don’t we do this on all our bike racks, it makes good sense! Good thinking!
Elegant. Simple. Minimal. Functional. One couldn’t ask for more.
I agree that this looks like it’s not that durable. Like you could kick it over. Even if it proves to be sturdy enough, a bike rack should look strong.
Nicer in the renderings, but looks poor as a prototype. Works well though.
I like this one….can’t wait to park my bike to this rack…..